Hands Off Cain

After 10 days, a San Mateo County jury deadlocked in...

After 10 days, a San Mateo County jury deadlocked in the case of a bank robber who has already pleaded guilty to murder and has repeatedly asked to be put to death

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After 10 days, a San Mateo County jury deadlocked in the case of a bank robber who has already pleaded guilty to murder and has repeatedly asked to be put to death. The jury, which completed its ninth day of deliberations, told San Mateo County Superior Court Judge Robert Foiles there were members who were entrenched in their opposing opinions on a punishment for Scanlan, who pleaded guilty and is eligible for the death penalty. The forewoman told the judge they had taken several votes but did not appear close to reaching a unanimous decision. The jury split 9-3 in favor of the death penalty. after 10 days of deliberations in the case of Seti Scanlan. Scanlan has also confessed to 10 armed robberies of gas stations, convenience stores and restaurants. Prosecutors haven't decided whether to retry the case. They're scheduled to make that decision by June 28. If they don't retry the case, Scanlan would automatically receive life in prison. David Martel, whose wife, Alice, was killed by Scanlan during the robbery in Burlingame, isn't sure he wants to go through it all again.
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  • (Sources: Associated Press, San Francisco Chronicle)